First Hong Kong-made satellite set to be launched in late November from Guangdong province, company reveals


The first Hong Kong-made satellite is set to be launched in late November from Guangdong province in mainland China, with the manufacturer aiming to produce one a day for commercial use starting next year.

Research, assembly and testing of the “Hong Kong Star” satellite had succeeded at the company’s manufacturing centre at the Tseung Kwan O InnoPark, the firm said on Wednesday.

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